➀ The article discusses Intel's sale of 51% of Altera to private equity for $4.46 billion, highlighting the company's poor management over the last 20 years since Andy Grove's retirement.

➁ The deal comes at a difficult time for Intel, with financial pressures and a market downturn.

➂ The article points out that despite raising $3.4 billion, Intel's financial struggles persist, with a significant debt and a rival investing heavily in capex.

➀ This article discusses unique roles in the electronics industry's sales teams that don't involve revenue targets but focus on understanding customer needs and helping them grow their businesses.

➁ It highlights that these roles allow working from anywhere, emphasizing flexibility and customer-centric approaches.

➂ Candidates with prior sales or customer-facing experience, especially in electronics, are encouraged to apply through a Google form, with opportunities available for part-time work and retirees.

Seojin System, an equipment parts manufacturer, reported its highest earnings ever last year. The company announced on Thursday that it recorded KRW 1.21 trillion in revenue and KRW 108.7 billion in operating profit last year, representing a 56% and 122% increase, respectively, from 2023. Seojin System attributed its growth to its strong sales and operational efficiency.

➀ The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported that January 2025 semiconductor sales reached $56.5 billion, up 17.9% year-on-year compared to January 2024;

➁ Despite a slight decline from December 2024, the global semiconductor market maintained momentum in January, achieving its highest monthly sales total for the month of January;

➂ Sales increased by more than 17% year-on-year for the ninth consecutive month, with a significant increase of 50.7% in sales to the Americas.

➀ New reports suggest that Call of Duty 2025 may be released on PS4 and Xbox One to maximize revenue from last-gen gamers.

➁ The game is reportedly in development for these consoles, aligning with Microsoft's strategy to boost sales across platforms.

➂ Activision may also have to launch COD 2025 on Switch 2 due to agreements made during the FTC v Microsoft merger trial.

➀ The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported that global semiconductor sales reached $627.6 billion in 2024, a 19.1% increase over 2023's total of $526.8 billion.

➁ Fourth-quarter sales were $170.9 billion, marking a 17.1% increase from the same period in 2023 and a 3.0% rise from the third quarter of 2024.

➂ Double-digit growth is projected for 2025.

➀ The SIA reports that the semiconductor sales in 2024 reached $627 billion, a 19.1% increase from the $526.8 billion in 2023.

➁ The market topped $600 billion for the first time last year and is expected to see double-digit revenue growth this year.

➂ Logic led the market in 2024 with $212.6 billion in sales, followed by memories, which grew 78.9% year-on-year to reach $165.1 billion.